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1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake

Holiday home in Fontana with kitchen and patio

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Main floor den with fireplace
Outdoor spa area
Pool room on main level
Tennis court with home

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fontana, WI
  • Place, Big Foot Golf Range
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+4
8 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Half Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake

Black Walnut Farm – Historic 1836 Barn Retreat by Geneva Lake

Step into the timeless charm of Black Walnut Farm, a masterfully converted 1836 post-and-beam barn just a 10-minute walk from Geneva Lake and the Abbey Resort. This one-of-a-kind property blends rustic character with modern comfort, offering a warm and welcoming space perfect for large family gatherings, group getaways, and corporate retreats.

With 9 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, the home comfortably sleeps up to 26 guests. Gather around the impressive 14-seat “team table” for meals, meetings, or celebrations. Relax in the bar and game room, enjoy friendly matches on the private tennis & pickleball court, or unwind in the swim spa before ending the evening with s'mores by the fire pit under a canopy of stars.

Whether you're planning a multi-family vacation, reunion, or team retreat, Black Walnut Farm offers space, privacy, and a sense of history that's hard to match. Experience the magic of a bygone era, without sacrificing modern luxury!

*Please note: After your reservation is confirmed, we will send an electronic guest rental agreement. Signing the agreement and completing additional identity verification, which may include providing a valid form of identification, are required to finalize your booking and receive check-in instructions.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property # 2217115vb

About the area

Fontana

Fontana is home to this holiday home. Black Point Estate and Gary Gygax Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Big Foot Beach State Park. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Fontana, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Foot Golf Range - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Geneva Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 24 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 17 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Foot Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Mill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gordy's Boat House Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sammy's on the Square - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1836 Rustic Barn Retreat | Bar & Game Room |Tennis & Pickelball Court |FirePit |Swim Spa |Lake located?

Situated in Fontana, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Foot Golf Range and Geneva Lake. Yerkes Observatory and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The property allowed our family to get together and enjoy time while staying all at one location. There was good spaces to congregate as a whole group as well as places for kids to play. The outdoor space was great for various activities. We enjoyed ourselves and appreciated the accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Everything as described! Loved the experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent facility

Exactly as advertised in that it accommodated our large family and the location was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great family house

We loved the area. The house was great, and we had lots of room to spread out for different activities. We enjoyed tennis & pickle ball every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horton Clan

Very comfortable with lots of areas to spread out. The tennis court/pickle ball court saw plenty of action. Fire pit was awesome. And, Lake Geneva was beautiful and great fun for the kids and teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

This was a great property. We had 10 adults and 10 kids ages 3-18. This property had plenty of space for us to all sleep with lots of room for games indoors and activities outdoors. The pool table and tennis/pickle ball court were favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Family Vacation

Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed Black Walnut Farm. The layout was good for our group that included 10 kids (9 months to 7 yrs) some of whom needed rooms away from the fray for napping and or early bedtime. Kids could sleep and parents were able to play games and enjoy gathering spaces without worrying about waking sleeping babies. The kids loved the grounds from exploring the frogs by the shed and playing soccer and games on the grass. The adults and kids enjoyed the tennis courts for pickle ball. Lots to do in the area. The beach is walkable for older kids, however sidewalks not always available so we often drove with the little ones. We really enjoyed our stay, and explored a lot of the Lake Geneva area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Madylon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

House Renovation Incomplete

The property is beautiful but house needs additional renovation. There are large cracks in the pavement on the tennis court, uneven, challenging back staircase from the MBR to lower level, no AC in the MBR, and access to some bedrooms is through other bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at a wonderful villa!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! It was even bigger than we thought it was when we arrived, giving all 14 of us ample space throughout the weekend. The big dining table was a highlight and we really enjoyed being able to sit around the table together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S., Hopewell, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Farm Property

The home and the setting were wonderful. While none of us are tennis players we used the tennis court every day and had a wonderful time. Very close to the town and lake. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a big group!

The house was such a unique and comfortable place to stay! The home is tucked away in a quiet area but just a brief walk to the lake and restaurants/bars. The bedroom set up is perfect for large groups or families with young kids. The large dining table and multiple gathering areas made entertaining so easy. Our group especially enjoyed many games of pickle ball and cornhole in the beautiful private backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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